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Football Goal Posts

When Obie sees these at the beginning of the novel, he thinks they look like crosses. At the end of the novel, he realizes they symbolize something, but he does not remember what.

The Poster

This is something that hangs in Jerry's locker. The saying on it becomes something that Jerry wants to live by.

The Vigils

This is a secret society at a private Catholic, day school.

Assignments

These are tasks that Archie Costello gives students. They demonstrate the power he has as the assigner.

Football

This is something that Jerry focuses on even though he is small for the sport. He hopes that it will make him somebody.

The Chocolate Sale

This is a fundraiser for a private Catholic, day school.

Trinity High School

This is where boys in the novel go to study and learn.

School Spirit

This is something that Brother...

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